The Geek Awakens Podcast

In addition to all the other geek news of the week, we tackle (get it?) the trailers shown during the Superb Owl. News from: Z2 Comics and Valiant Entertainment Reviews: "I Walk With Monsters" ( Vault ) by Paul Cornell and Sally Cantirino "Hollow Heart" (Vault) by Paul Allor and Paul Tucker "Girl Haven" ( Oni Press ) by Lilah Sturges and Meghan Carter Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram

While Matt is creating mash-ups of Marvel characters and co-hosts, Mitch makes Tabitha choose between Barack Obama and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Reviews: "Commanders in Crisis" by Steve Orlando and Davide Tinto ( Image Comics ) "Dead End Kids: The Suburban Job" by Frank Gogol and Nenad Cviticanin ( Source Point Press ) Follow us on: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Tabitha and Mitch fight over coffee but the whole world is brought together by redditors buying GameStop stock. We also have news from Z2 Comics and Oni Press/Lion Forge.   Follow us! Facebook Twitter Instagram

Included in this episode: news from Vault Comics, Z2 Comics and Silver Sprocket, as well as our review of "X-O Manowar," out next week from Valiant. Not included in this episode: Mature adults. You've been warned.   Follow us on: Facebook Twitter Instagram

It's a sad day for the TGA crew as they we see the end of the video store chain with the closure of Springfield's own Family Video. We get cheered up by reviewing a sample of the upcoming "Beowulf" from Monarch Publishing, "Commanders in Crisis" from Image Comics and "Lemonade Code" from Oni Press. Plus, we welcome back Pickett!   Check us out on: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Mitch joins The Front Row Network , Lincoln's Legends and I Think You're Gonna Like This to talk about all the cool stuff (and some of the not-so-cool stuff) that happened in the year that shall not be named (aka 2020).

It's that special time of year (when the Shame Bell count gets cleared). We have a Disney-sized Trailer Takedown, "Santa Conquers the Martians" gets the Guilty Pleasure or Dumpster Fire treatment and we review "The Picture of Everything Else" from Vault and "Invader Zim Quarterly Holiday Special" from Oni Press!   See ya in 2021!

While Disney was making ALL the announcements, we talk about the stacked cast for Spider-Man 3, Nic Cage's new project and what award is being left out of 2020. We also have news from Valiant as well as reviews from Image ("Commanders in Crisis"), Vault ("The Resonant") and Z2 ("Beethoven: The Final Symphony")!

It's the return of both the Baby Yoda News Desk and the Lin-Manuel Miranda News Desk! We also have news from Valiant and review "Kill a Man" (Aftershock), "The Vain (Oni Press) and "Sturgill Simpson's Sound and Fury" (Z2).

Mitch and Lydia talk about Twitch and Dolly Parton making the world a better place and how comic book fans are supporting Kickstarter campaigns. Plus, we review comics from Image ("Commanders in Crisis"), Vault ("A Dark Interlude") and Valiant ("X-O Manowar")! If you haven't done so, pre-order "Dead End Kids: The Suburban Job," the latest book by Frank Gogol, by December 4!

Tonight, we have reviews from Valiant ("Quantum and Woody: Earth's Last Choice"), Oni Press ("Dryad" and "Gudetama: Surviving the Holidays) and Vault ("Money Shot")! Plus we play another round of Trailer Takedown with "Hillbilly Elegy" vs. "The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special"!

Included in this episode: News from Z2 Comics and Valiant Entertainment; reviews from Vault ("Autumnal" and "Heavy"), TKO Studios ("The Pull") and Oni Press ("Odessa"); a fresh installment of "Guilty Pleasure or Dumpster Fire" featuring 1981's "Evil Dead"; and Matt and Mitch getting shamed for telling nearly identical jokes. Happy Halloween, y'all!

Tonight, we talk about yet another addition to the "Justice League" Snydercut, Sonic racing to the top of superhero flicks in 2020 and HBO's adaptation of Ibi Zoboi's "Pride." Plus we have news on "True War Stories" from Z2 Comics and review "Aggretsuko: Stress Management" from Oni Press as well as "Giga" and "Finger Guns" from Vault!

Tonight, we talk about DC's Future State event, a new "Mad Max" movie and Disney's streaming plans. We also have news and reviews from Vault, Oni Press and Valiant! Plus, we introduce a new segment called Trailer Takedown. Listen to the episode to find out the deets!

You've heard comic book writer Frank Gogol on our show a couple times this year (if he comes back again in 2020 he'll be an official member of the crew...) but now he's back to promote his new book, "Dead End Kids: The Suburban Job"! We also talk about Frank's advice for aspiring creators, his quarantine comic reading list and much more.   You can pre-order "Dead End Kids: The Suburban Job" at you...

The ghouls and goblins of The Geek Awakens conjure up news on the Snydercut, Electro coming to the MCU and some scary trailers, including "The Craft: Legacy." We also have news from Silver Sprocket, Valiant and Z2, as well as reviews on "Dead Dudes," "The Vain" and "Frankie and the Creepy Cute Critters," all out soon from Oni Press!

Tonight, we have news on Microsoft and Bethesda, the MCU shuffling their releases and a possible book ban in Burbank. Plus we have news from Vault and Valiant and review "The Autumnal" (Vault), "Aggretsuko: Metal to the Max" (Oni Press) and "Chasin' the Bird: Charlie Parker in California" (Z2).   For more info on Hope For The Day and Sip Of Hope's "Conversations Cafe: Gaming For Mental Health," ch...

Technology wasn't our friend this week but we still were able to bring you "She-Hulk" casting news, our take on the "Mandalorian" trailer and info on Give Comics Hope. Plus we have news from Vault Comics and Source Point Press, as well as reviews on "Dryad" and "Rick and Morty Go To Hell," both out next week from Oni Press! Come see cartoonist Guy Gilchrist at 217 Comics Cards & Games September 23...

On this episode, we talk about the end of "The Walking Dead," a revamped "Generations" event from DC and go on a Jelly Belly treasure hunt. Plus we have news from Valiant and Vault and review "Commanders in Crisis," out next month from Image as well as the next issue of "Bleed Them Dry," out next week from Vault!

On this episode, we remember Chadwick Boseman, get ready for "Super Mario 3D All-Stars" and read Channing Tatum's new book. We also have reviews on "Heavy," out September 16 from Vault as well as "My Riot" and "The Wizerd," both coming soon from Oni Press!

On this episode, we have our reactions to news and trailers out of DC Fandome, a "Powerpuff Girls" remake that nobody asked for and "Fear Street" coming to Netflix. Plus we have news from Z2 Comics and Vault Comics as well as reviews on "Doctor Tomorrow" (Valiant), "This is a Flying Rat" and "The Tea Dragon Tapestry" (both from Oni Press)!

It's official; we've turned 5! To help us celebrate, we brought along our friends from Lincoln's Legends and The Front Row Network to talk about some highs and lows of the geek world in the last five years. We also talk about what makes us lose "geek cred." Before that, the regular gang review a couple of Oni Press titles: "Invisible Differences," out now, and "Frankie Comics," out next week.

We have a big announcement in the first five minutes. Listen to find out what it is! (Or just wait another day or so and check social media. Mitch is terrible at keeping secrets.) In the meantime, we give our take on the series premiere of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" and review "Shadow Service" from Vault Comics as well as "Rick and Morty go to Hell" and "Little Witches" from Oni Press!

On this episode, we talk about "Mulan" coming to Disney+, Marvel spoiling "Empyre" and John Boyega getting into the podcast game. Plus, Mitch makes Tabitha spit out her wine with a Shakespeare joke. All that and we review "Dryad" and "Gudetama: Adulting for the Lazy," both out soon from Oni Press!

On this episode, we talk about Emmy nominations, Oscar Isaac's new comic book and "Where the Crawdads Sing" coming to the big screen. Plus we review "Greatful Dead: Origins," out next week from Z2 Comics and "Martyrs of Revelation," available on Amazon from VisionsFound!   The Springfield Quad Con Nerd Mart is this weekend at Crowne Plaza!